Return of a Cold War Icon! One of Britain’s iconic ‘V Bombers’ inbound.
Returning to the range as a straight re-introduction, the 1:72 scale Handley Page Victor K.2/SR.2 is flying back to our line up at a skill level 3 after its first debut as a new mould back in 2016. This exact release first touched down in the range back in 2018, which includes three schemes to choose from Operation Granby, Black Buck and Attune. Featuring a poseable airbrake, optional deployed flaps, optional door and ladder and exposable bomb bay. Once built, the kit measures 486mm in length and 508mm in width, featuring 257 parts in total.
The Handley Page (HP) Victor was a jet-powered, strategic bomber which, alongside the other ‘V’ bombers, the Avro Vulcan and Vickers Valliant, formed an essential part of Britain’s nuclear deterrent during the early part of the Cold War. The Victor was designed to carry out long-range, low-altitude attacks, but was later relegated to an aerial refuelling role when it was no longer deemed effective as a strategic bomber.
Subject to RAF’s requirements for greater tactical manoeuvrability and a higher ceiling, the B.2 variant, with more powerful Rolls Royce Conway engines, was developed in 1959. Thirty-four were produced and several were later converted for reconnaissance and aerial refuelling purposes.
Two RAF squadrons formed on the B.2 after it entered service in 1962, but it was soon succeeded by the B.2R, a conversion which allowed them to carry ‘Blue Steel’ nuclear missiles in addition to free-fall nuclear payloads. Following the introduction of submarine-launched Polaris missiles in 1969, the Victor was gradually relieved of its role as a nuclear deterrent.
Kit #A12009 Handley Page Victor K.2/SR.2 is available now from Airfix - Price: £74.99
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